D&M All Business recently ran a piece on what business leaders can learn from President Obama’s practices. Obama’s management style continues to awe many observers; but one of the most startling acknowledgements is his consistency. No-drama Obama had a plan for leadership which he has stuck to since setting his eyes on the presidency.
Among the four issues addressed by All Business we’re gonna pass on “He is unflappable” and “There Is No Room For Drama”; whilst this advice is good for management in general, the remaining two are more in line with the challenges facing global purchasing today.
He Listens To Others
Knowing your stakeholder requirements is key to successful IM&S purchasing; and this is especially important when it comes to service procurement. Know when to listen and when to speak up will decide how you are perceived; it will also ensure that you learn the foot work of your internal customers.
He Motivates People To Work Together
Cross functional category teams is another key methodology that separates procurement leaders from the laggards. Being able to lead and motivate across borders and cultures will further strengthen the ability for these cross functional teams to succeed with their targets
